... were between 3% and 10% growth, and in Russia this growth was even higher. At the same time, there were certain structural restrictions impeding the full satisfaction of the growing demand and securing the leader’s position in this niche even after ZapSibNeftekhim was brought on stream and reached its nameplate capacity. There were a sufficient number of positions in the base polymers segment requiring operations not at large tonnage capacities, but at pretty compact facilities, as they ...

... activities with ISO requirements. Such audits are performed annually on a selective basis, i.e., different sites are audited every year. During this month, the auditors from Bureau Veritas, the certifying agency, visited SIBUR assets including ZapSibNeftekhim, Nizhnevartovsk Gas Processing Plant and Tomsk branch of BIAXPLEN. Compliance of the Integrated Management System with the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 was confirmed for each site. SIBUR’s efficient Integrated Management System ...

This will make it possible to fully meet the domestic demand for MAN in 2022. In less than 2.5 years, at ZapSibNeftekhim, SIBUR has built a one-of-a-kind plant for the production of maleic anhydride (MAN) which is a vital component in the production of detergents, plasticizers, additives, lacquers, varnishes, fiberglass, artificial stone, unsaturated polyester ...

SIBUR staff members discuss how EKONS contributes to the holding’s digital transformation. Pavel Tkachev, Deputy Head of Propane Dehydrogenation at ZapSibNeftekhim, and Anton Seleznev, Project Manager for Operational Efficiency at Voronezhsintezkauchuk, talk about the use of EKONS in their operations, its economic benefits, and its contribution to SIBUR’s sustainability strategy. #VIDEO# #VIDEO#

... glasses equipped with a camera, LCD display, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules enables remote augmented reality consultations with experts from anywhere in the world. “The Remote AR Expert solution has become indispensable, for instance, in manufacturing ZapSibNeftekhim’s new products: it helps solve problems related to suboptimal settings of processing equipment and multiple other factors. Augmented reality consultations can also enhance equipment inspections, regular inspections, and work supervision,...

ZapSib is set to launch high-density polyethylene production using suspension polymerisation in a move that will further expand its product mix. ZapSibNeftekhim, Russia’s largest petrochemical facility, is about to offer its customers an even larger range of grades of high-density polyethylene, a vital element in the production of many popular products. The construction of an additional activator ...

... real gem, as a city with almost 450 years of history, and fall in love with this place,” Mr Karisalov added. #VIDEO# A TV report from NTV The passengers of the inaugural flight were given a tour of the city’s main tourist attractions, as well as ZapSibNeftekhim. Captain Timur Tokzhanov, who piloted the plane into Tobolsk, rated the new airport’s runway 10/10, pointing out that he had only come across this level of airfield quality a handful of times throughout his ten-year career. #VIDEO# A ...

In October, a landmark event took place: the SIBUR and TAIF merger was closed. In a globally competitive environment As a link between the oil and gas sector, the processing industry, machine building, and other sectors, the petrochemical industry is strongly positioned in the economy of virtually every continent. Transparency Market Research estimates that the global petrochemical market will post a 4% growth in 2021, outstripping the projected global GDP growth. Most of this growth has...

... During the widespread lockdowns of 2020, AR solutions helped SIBUR to ensure uninterrupted operations and consult remote experts, regardless of their location. SIBUR’s Tobolsk enterprises served as pilot sites for our AR platform. ZapSibNeftekhim has also started to actively use the remote support option to facilitate the processing of new grades of polypropylene and polyethylene. During the widespread lockdowns of 2020, AR solutions helped SIBUR to ensure uninterrupted operations ...

ZapSibNeftekhim has started to produce black polyethylene granules for pipes. ZapSibNeftekhim has launched the production of a new grade of polyethylene based on PE100, known for its black granules and strong resistance to the outside environment. The ...

... conservative. A lot had to be done to change the regulatory framework, and updated building codes for water supply have just been released, something we played an active role in. A real turning point was the Russian President’s speech the opening of ZapSibNeftekhim in December 2020, when he directly stated the points that we have been trying to communicate to market players for many years. Officials at the highest level have argued that polymer pipes are not just the future, they should be implemented ...

... the SIBUR ecosystem to help solve customer’s problems. Augmented reality has helped the Technical Service team to cope with the difficulties of going on business trips during the pandemic. In order to provide expert support for the processing of ZapSibNeftekhim’s new products, the bulk of which was launched in 2020, our experts began to actively use remote support to help process grades of polypropylene and polyethylene, which included the use of augmented reality glasses at our customers’ ...

The production of plastic pallets intended for ZapSibNeftekhim has been launched in Tobolsk. iPlast, a Russian manufacturer of industrial plastic packaging, has launched the production of pallets for SIBUR at its Tobolsk facility. This project will provide the ZapSibNeftekhim petrochemical complex ...

... an EBITDA margin of 34% in 2020. This represents one of the best results globally. For comparison, in 2020, EBITDA margins of SABIC and BASF stood at 17% and 11%, respectively. SIBUR is actively expanding its capacities. In 2019, the company launched ZapSibNeftekhim, a facility focused on producing the most popular polymers – polypropelene and polyethylene – that will triple SIBUR’s polymer output. SIBUR is also currently building Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC) in partnership with one of its ...

... assets; for example, we sold our synthetic rubber asset in Tolyatti, which for various reasons was a poor strategic fit with SIBUR’s long-term growth plans. At the same time, we not only put into operation our largest complex towards the end of 2020, ZapSibNeftekhim (ZapSib) in Tobolsk, but also launched a number of modern facilities in Perm and Voronezh. ZapSib represents a capacity addition of 2 mtpa of polymer products, mostly destined for export. These products have largely replaced exported liquefied ...